Blue Jays Discussion: Vladdy named ASG MVP. Draft Over. Now all that's left is the trade deadline

[Anthrax442]

Im sure there is more to it than we know but you would think the best course of action is to keep the fans in the stadium until the police clear the area rather than force them to exit into a potentially dangerous situation.

i know, they are just sending the cattle out.

 

[canucksfan]

Martinez hit another homer. He’s on a crazy run now.

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

Martinez hit another homer. He’s on a crazy run now.

And another.

 

[hoc123]

And another.

He has 8 HR in 14 games so far this July.

 

[kb]

So we have prospects terrorizing opponents pitching.

Sweeeeet.

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

100%

current is best. on powder blues

I never bought a Blue Jays hat or jersey until the new logo. Now I have 12 hats of various styles and colours (navy, camo, red, blue, powder, maroon, brown, black and white, ash grey, etc.). Even had some American friends complimenting the logo (and they don't even watch baseball lol).

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

Hatty for Orelvis.

 

[kb]

Hatty for Orelvis.

Wow......Jays are looking good long term

 

[TheBeastCoast]

4-6 3 bombs and 9 RBI's. One hell of a hot streak for the kid lol

 

[Anthrax442]

I didn't realize its double header today. I need more beers.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Holy shit, just seeing Orelvis hit 3 HR yesterday. That guy is on an absolute tear. He's raised his OPS 90 points in 2 games 3 months into the season. That seems impossible

 

[Jozay]

Cant wait to get to a game man. Its been too long since Ive tasted some over priced beer.

 

[canucksfan]

Holy shit, just seeing Orelvis hit 3 HR yesterday. That guy is on an absolute tear. He's raised his OPS 90 points in 2 games 3 months into the season. That seems impossible

In July his ISO is .604!

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[aingefan]

4-6 3 bombs and 9 RBI's. One hell of a hot streak for the kid lol

That’s probably the best box score line I remember from any Jay’s prospect, ever.

Kloff had a nice one in VAN too.

 

[Morgs]

 

[canucksfan]

One guy to keep an eye on is Fitz Stadler. He's playing in AA and was a starter previously but is now in the bullpen. Control was an issue at first this year but that has improved. In previous years control wasn't much of an issue. His k rate is excellent which I assume means he has good stuff. Since June 24th his k/9 is 16.97 and opponents are batting 0.79.

 

[canucksfan]

I don't get the addition of Valera unless someone is injured.

 

[Dr.Funk]

I don't get the addition of Valera unless someone is injured.

Biggio is not starting in game 1 but this move makes him the back-up outfielder so I don't think he's injured or anything. So yeah I'm a little confused too

 

[hockeywiz542]

Selected in the MLB draft, Wilson's Luke Holman says he's ready to go to Alabama | High-school-sports | readingeagle.com

Luke Holman learned a lot over the last few days about the business of baseball, probably more than he cares to know.

The right-handed pitcher from Wilson was selected in the 20th and final round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, not what he expected when the draft began Sunday night.

Now Holman, who was rated as the 172nd-best prospect available in the draft by MLB.com but was the 602nd overall pick, is prepared to honor his commitment to Alabama.

“I was hoping to play pro ball,” Holman said Tuesday evening, “but after talking with Alabama Coach (Brad) Bohannon, talking about my room, the meals, the banquet, the workout plan. SEC baseball. I’m starting to get more excited the more thinking that goes on. I’m happy with the decision.”

But it was anything but a happy few days for Holman.

Craig Holman, Luke’s father, said Monday that his son turned down offers of signing bonuses of $800,000 and $700,000 before two teams made their third-round selections.

Luke, a two-time All-Berks pick, said Tuesday that teams continued to talk to him through the 10th round. He said Toronto and Tampa Bay, which had the draft’s second-to-last pick, then said they’d select him in the 20th round.

It’s not unusual for teams to take a chance on a highly rated player with a late-round pick. If something doesn’t work out earlier in the draft, there’s a chance more money then could be available.

Holman acknowledged the Blue Jays want the opportunity to negotiate until he steps foot on the Alabama campus, but he said he doesn’t see them coming up with a high enough offer.

“Right now it’s Alabama, Alabama, Alabama,” he said. “They’d have to come up with some big numbers for me to take it and to be a Blue Jay.”

 

[phillipmike]

Jays the third best team in the league?

 

[Canada4Gold]

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Jays the third best team in the league?

Somewhere between 5th and 7th based on that graph. Essentially you draw a line from bottom left to top right. Anywhere on that line is average. Further away to the bottom right is better, further away to the top left is worse. Cant tell who'd be closer the Jays, Rays or Padres. Feels like maybe Padres 5th, Jays 6th, Rays 7th

 

[Canada4Gold]

Orelvis has had 2 plate appearances in todays game and hasn't hit a homerun yet. How terrible, only a walk and a double

 

[as Pure as Evil]

Looks like the wheels are finally falling off the mets starting staff

 

[Morgs]

Looks like the wheels are finally falling off the mets starting staff

Lol